Exploring the Impact of Stress on Women's Mental Health

Stress is a critical factor influencing the mental health of women worldwide. It is typically defined as a state of worry or mental tension often in reaction to a life change or a challenge. Women's stress, ranging from perceived acute stress to chronic stress and stress in response to critical life events, can result in mental health issues such as depressive symptoms, anxiety, and increased levels of stress hormones. With one in five women experiencing mental disorders, understanding the causes is essential. Women face unique and complex stressors stemming from physiological changes, social inequalities, violence, migration, and trauma. The effects are profound during key life phases, including pregnancy and postpartum, where untreated stress can have long-lasting consequences for both mother and child.This Research Topic seeks to compile a diverse range of studies exploring the impact of stress on women's mental health. We aim to delve into psychobiological and socio-cultural perspectives, examining how stress interacts with reproductive health issues, environmental challenges, and societal pressures.Researchers are welcomed to contribute original studies and reviews that address:-The role of stress in reproductive and perinatal mental health-The impact of violence and trauma-related stress-Environmental stressors related to climate change and disasters-Migration, displacement, and their effects on stress levelsBy gathering insights from different regions and cultures, this collection aims to advance our understanding of stress and develop effective interventions for improving women's mental health. Topic editors: Rita Amiel Castro, Clare Killikelly, Mariana Pinto da Costa Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/66572/exploring-the-impact-of-stress-on-womens-mental-health